The 1968 New Zealand gallantry awards were announced via two Special Honours Lists dated 23 September and 8 October 1968, and recognised 14 New Zealand military personnel for gallantry and distinguished service in Malaysia and during operations in Vietnam.
For actions in Malaysia
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
- Private Kevin James Smallridge – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Regular Force).
For actions in Vietnam
Order of the British Empire
Member (MBE)
- Military division, additional
- Major John Airth Mace – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
- Major Thomas Gerald Martin – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery.
Military Cross (MC)
- Lieutenant Maurice Francis Dodson – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Regular Force); of Christchurch
- Captain Anthony George Howell – Royal New Zealand Zealand Infantry Regiment.
- Major Brian Thomas Albert Worsnop – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
- Driver Ronald James Prichard – Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps.
Mentioned in despatches
- Corporal Hukarere Mamaeroa Bristowe – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
- Driver Richard Dick Dargaville – Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps.
- Captain and Quartermaster David Ralph Hughes – Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps.
- Captain Russell James Martin – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery.
- Sergeant John Russell Whitworth – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
- Corporal Howard Owen Wilson – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct
- Lance Bombardier Bruce Allan Wynyard – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery (Regular Force).
References
- "Award for gallantry and distinguished service" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 26 September 1968. p. 1639.
- "Awards for gallantry and distinguished service" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 17 October 1968. p. 1836.
- "No. 44713". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 November 1968. p. 12118.